Nathan Hale’s father was Richard Hale, who had emigrated to Coventry, from Newbury, Mass., in 1746, and had married Elizabeth, the daughter of Joseph Strong. By her he had twelve children, of whom Nathan was the sixth. He sent to Yale College at one time his two sons, From the record of the college society to which he belonged, it appears that he was interested in their theatrical performances.And early in 1774 accepted an appointment as the teacher of the Union Grammar School, a school maintained by the gentlemen of New London, Conn., for the higher education of their children."
Occupation And Accomplishments
"When he graduated, at the age of eighteen, he probably intended at some time to become a Christian minister, as his brother Enoch did. But, as was almost a custom of the time, he began his active life as a teacher in the public schools, and early in 1774 accepted an appointment as the teacher of the Union Grammar School, a school maintained by the gentlemen of New London, Conn., for the higher education of their children. Of thirty-two pupils, he says, “ten are Latiners and all but one of the rest are writers.”
"In his commencement address Hale had considered the question whether the higher education of women were not neglected. And, in the arrangement of the Union School at New London, it was determined that between the hours of five and seven in the morning, he should teach a class of “twenty young ladies” in the studies which occupied their brothers at a later hour."
Events In The War That Made The Person A Patriot
" So soon as the news of Lexington and Concord reached New London, a town-meeting was called. At this meeting, this young man, not yet of age, was one of the speakers. “Let us march immediately,” he said, “and never lay down our arms until we obtain our independence.” He assembled his school as usual the next day, but only to take leave of his scholars. “He gave them earnest counsel, prayed with them, shook each by hand,” bade them farewell."
Commentary By Experts About The Patriot
"It is said that there is no other record so early as this in which the word “independence” was publicly spoken. It would seem as if the uncalculating courage of a boy of twenty were needed to break the spell which still gave dignity to colonial submission."
Selections From Researched Sources That Describe The Patriot
"Nathan Hale was a young man who had every prospect for a happy and fulfilling life. Contemporary accounts indicate that he was kind, gentle, religious, athletic, intelligent, good looking and as one acquaintance testified, “the idol of all his acquaintances.”
Noteworthy Descendants, Current Family Members
"There is no current family members alive, His mother and father passed away many years ago, The year is unknown."
Where The Patriot Is Buried
"Nathan Hale’s body was left hanging for several days near the site of his execution and later was buried in an unmarked grave. He was 21 years old."
Coventry, Connecicut
Born in 1755
Died in 1776
Family And Educational Background
Nathan Hale’s father was Richard Hale, who had emigrated to Coventry, from Newbury, Mass., in 1746, and had married Elizabeth, the daughter of Joseph Strong. By her he had twelve children, of whom Nathan was the sixth. He sent to Yale College at one time his two sons, From the record of the college society to which he belonged, it appears that he was interested in their theatrical performances.And early in 1774 accepted an appointment as the teacher of the Union Grammar School, a school maintained by the gentlemen of New London, Conn., for the higher education of their children."Occupation And Accomplishments
"When he graduated, at the age of eighteen, he probably intended at some time to become a Christian minister, as his brother Enoch did. But, as was almost a custom of the time, he began his active life as a teacher in the public schools, and early in 1774 accepted an appointment as the teacher of the Union Grammar School, a school maintained by the gentlemen of New London, Conn., for the higher education of their children. Of thirty-two pupils, he says, “ten are Latiners and all but one of the rest are writers.”"In his commencement address Hale had considered the question whether the higher education of women were not neglected. And, in the arrangement of the Union School at New London, it was determined that between the hours of five and seven in the morning, he should teach a class of “twenty young ladies” in the studies which occupied their brothers at a later hour."
Events In The War That Made The Person A Patriot
" So soon as the news of Lexington and Concord reached New London, a town-meeting was called. At this meeting, this young man, not yet of age, was one of the speakers. “Let us march immediately,” he said, “and never lay down our arms until we obtain our independence.” He assembled his school as usual the next day, but only to take leave of his scholars. “He gave them earnest counsel, prayed with them, shook each by hand,” bade them farewell."Commentary By Experts About The Patriot
"It is said that there is no other record so early as this in which the word “independence” was publicly spoken. It would seem as if the uncalculating courage of a boy of twenty were needed to break the spell which still gave dignity to colonial submission."Selections From Researched Sources That Describe The Patriot
"Nathan Hale was a young man who had every prospect for a happy and fulfilling life. Contemporary accounts indicate that he was kind, gentle, religious, athletic, intelligent, good looking and as one acquaintance testified, “the idol of all his acquaintances.”Noteworthy Descendants, Current Family Members
"There is no current family members alive, His mother and father passed away many years ago, The year is unknown."Where The Patriot Is Buried
"Nathan Hale’s body was left hanging for several days near the site of his execution and later was buried in an unmarked grave. He was 21 years old."All Information found @ The Connecticut Society Of The Sons Of The American Revolution